Macro Host Control - ASCII Command Interface

• No programming of Robot Controller is required
• Easy integration of different kind of hardware
• Customized by using predefined macros
• Event based: Events are selected and sent to Host
• Detailed Information of Robot and Environment state
• Asynchronous Protocol: Full access to interface at any time
• Hardware can be configured easily (Mapping sensors, gate sensors, etc.)
• Substrate tracking on all stations and positions
• Number of modules such as loadlocks, process stations, etc. can be configured
• Motion parameters can be set globally and station dependent
• Integrated error and exception handling
• Command buffer for more than 250 commands avoids delay times due to communication
• Commands for:
  • Movement Macros
  • Double Get and Put with any starting position
  • End Effectors operation
  • Substrate Mapping
  • Motion parameters allowing adaptation of hardware to production needs
  • Digital hardware I/Os can be controlled by host
• Display of important system state information on user interface